Transcription of Acing the Interview Handout - Yellow Ribbon …
1 Acing the Interview Handout 1 1 30-Second Commercial Handout available for download on the YRRP website at: Elements of a 30-second commercial Create a greeting: include your first and last name List your experience: accumulated experience in your specific industry and jobs List your areas of expertise: major job functions and skill categories List your strengths: specific skills that you possess List your accomplishments: specific accomplishments that emphasize your strengths List your job search strategy: what you want to do with your experience Use the following template to create your own 30-second commercial: Greeting: Hello, my name is _____. Experience and expertise: I have ___ years of experience in the _____industry with expertise in_____ and _____.
2 Strengths: My strengths are _____and _____. Accomplishments: I have been recognized for _____. Job search strategy: I am interested in expanding my experience into_____. Example of a 30-second commercial Hello, my name is John Smith. I have 5 years of experience as a security guard with expertise in the fields of Security Assistance and Cooperation, Program Management and Training, and Strategic Planning. I have the ability to work with diverse groups and bring them to a consensus. I understand the team concept as a leader and a follower, and I can problem solve. I have led complex organizations successfully at all levels in a multi-national arena and received awards from the Army and the Department of State. I am interested in expanding my experience into the fields of national security and defense cooperation abroad.
3 Acing the Interview Handout 1 2 Write your own 30-second commercial
